Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: 

Under the direction of senior management, manages the full life cycle recruiting process for openings in all areas of the company. Responsible for workforce planning, working with other areas of HR in succession planning, negotiating contracts with vendors, coordination of contract personnel, developing and managing internship programs, coordination of recruiting materials, and implementing process improvements. Prepares employment and advertising budgets and schedules expenditures. Monitors all hiring metrics to ensure progress toward corporate goals and objectives. Complies with federal, state, and local employment law by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating new requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements and advising senior management on needed actions. Sources, recruits, screens, interviews and recommends external and/or internal candidates for management and executive jobs. May recruit from colleges, technical schools and job fairs. Supports the organization's overall business strategy through effective management of human resources.

**This position is 100% on-site at the DENSO Maryville, TN manufacturing facility** 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manages the operational and personnel activities of the talent acquisition function of Human Resources and monitors daily work assignments, project plans and development of subordinates. In conjunction with the department’s mission and company vision and direction, oversees and is accountable for meeting the talent acquisition needs of DENSO.
• Develops and secures approval of goals, objectives and measures for the talent acquisition function and ensures they comply with overall division and organization strategy. Communicates and is accountable for goal attainment. Develops, along with department senior management, the short and mid-term strategies for DENSO’s talent acquisition needs. Advises executive management on specific matters and general direction related to talent acquisition planning. Provides input to overall human resources operational strategy outside of direct functional areas of responsibility.
• Develops, reviews and communicates policies, procedures and processes for the talent acquisition function of the Human Resources department.
• Responsible for workforce planning, working with other areas of HR in succession planning, negotiating contracts with vendors, coordination of contract personnel, developing and managing internship programs, coordination of recruiting materials, and implementing process improvements.
• Monitors and is responsible for achieving all hiring metrics to ensure progress toward corporate goals and objectives. Complies with federal, state, and local employment law by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating new requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions.
• Sources, recruits, screens, interviews and recommends external and/or internal candidates for management and executive jobs. May recruit from colleges, technical schools and job fairs.
• Supports assigned personnel in developing individual G&O’s and provides coaching, support and assessment to talent. Performs other activities including tracking of time and attendance, associate counseling, scheduling, evaluating work performance and assisting in skill development. Has authority over hiring, discipline and separation decisions for assigned personnel and provides input on pay decisions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational management or related field. 
• 10+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner, preferably in a manufacturing environment 
• 5+ years of leadership experience 
• Demonstrates strong capability to use Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience at an OEM or Tier 1 Supplier.  
• Demonstrated experience with positive employee relations, administering discipline and performance improvement. 
• Experience with Talent Management processes (e.g. talent review, performance management, succession planning, career development and training). 
• Six Sigma certification and/or PDCA experience highly desirable 
• Experience working with Oracle 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Advanced knowledge of current talent acquisition best practices
• Advanced knowledge of current employment laws and regulations, including visa and other work authorization requirements in consideration of hiring non-citizen personnel
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be a skillful presenter that can interpret information based on knowledge of the organization, its products and procedures, and provide an independent explanation and discussion based on the technical or complex nature of the materials being discussed
• Excellent customer service skills with an ability to approach every business relationship as a partnership. Promotes customer focus to their staff in order to achieve a high understanding of customer requirements, conditions, expectations and needs. Anticipates new or unique opportunities for both the customer and the company
• Excellent negotiation skills. Ability to resolve difficult or complicated situations that are often sensitive in nature. Recognizes and applies subtle cues in anticipating customers’ needs and potential next steps. Takes a strong stand without indicating disrespect and seeks positive outcomes
• Analytical skills to interpret potentially conflicting data and provide sound business recommendations based upon the data
• Excellent project management skills including the ability to define program, project or process objectives, identify customers/stakeholders and their interests, plan steps, and to coordinate resources to accomplish goals and objectives in an effective and timely manner
• People management skills with the ability to develop associates and identify individual education and/or training needs
• Strong continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to apply process improvement planning and checking to own work output and to assist others with identifying gaps in work results

BENEFITS SUMMARY: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans  
• 401K with 4% Company Match 
• Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays 
• Bonus Program
• FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs 
• Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance 
• Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs 
• Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc. 
• Tuition Reimbursement  
• Career Development and Ongoing Training  
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program 
• Volunteer Opportunities  
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location) 
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)  
• Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location) 

Annual Salary: $ 110,000 – $138,000